Axis Blog

Practical guides for running a tighter shop floor. Inventory, compliance, production planning, and operations.

Operations

How to Digitize Paper Travelers Without Disrupting Production

A step-by-step guide to moving from paper travelers to digital work orders — without shutting down the floor or retraining everyone at once.

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Inventory

Three-State Inventory: QOH, Allocated, and Available Explained

Why tracking only "quantity on hand" leads to double-booking, stockouts, and missed deliveries — and how three numbers fix it.

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Compliance

The AS9100 Audit Checklist for Small Contract Manufacturers

Twelve things auditors look for, what "good" looks like for a shop with 10-50 employees, and how to stay ready year-round.

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Operations

When to Move Your Shop Off Spreadsheets

The specific failure signs that mean a shop has outgrown its spreadsheets — and how to make the move without losing your data or your team.

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